1
as in significant
sufficiently large in size, amount, or number to merit attention
the considerable number of auto accidents that resulted from the surprise snowstorm
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2
as in substantial
of a size greater than average of its kind
a house with a considerable barn in back
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Recent Examples of considerable
Still, Qalibaf is thought to have considerable sway within the force.
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Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 1 May 2026
The large-scale immigration after 1980 of tens of thousands of the Beta Israel, Ethiopian Jews whose Jewishness has sometimes been challenged by Orthodox rabbis, has generated considerable controversy and ethnic tension in Israel.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Apr. 2026
Many leagues have added a considerable number of schools under the current agreement.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
The transformation has been considerable.
—Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 29 Apr. 2026
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Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 1 May 2026
The large-scale immigration after 1980 of tens of thousands of the Beta Israel, Ethiopian Jews whose Jewishness has sometimes been challenged by Orthodox rabbis, has generated considerable controversy and ethnic tension in Israel.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Apr. 2026
Many leagues have added a considerable number of schools under the current agreement.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
The transformation has been considerable.
—Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 29 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for considerable
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The week the book was published, WGA members were voting to ratify a new contract that includes a bailout of the union’s ailing health fund and significant increases in health insurance costs.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
4 May 2026
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Trump and his backers lost dozens of lawsuits claiming fraud, and numerous recounts, reviews and audits of the election results turned up no signs of significant wrongdoing or error.—
Michael R. Sisak,
Los Angeles Times,
4 May 2026
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The motion also argued that Chris Gerodemos was a present danger to extortion Victim #2 and his entire family, if released, and a substantial risk to threaten, injure, or intimidate a prospective witness.—
Alexandra Kukulka,
Chicago Tribune,
2 May 2026
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The new era of college basketball, with unlimited transfers, players and their agents negotiating substantial salaries and big schools’ poaching of the best mid-major players – there’s no other way to put it – only increases the distance between the power schools and everyone else.—
Jim Alexander,
Oc Register,
2 May 2026
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Hotel workers take aim at Park Meanwhile, a different union is doing its own sizable spend.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2026
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But not everyone has the money to make a sizable purchase.—
Jasmin Suknanan,
CNBC,
2 May 2026
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Because sugar plantations were so large and enslaved populations were so preponderant, whites feared that any tumult would end with their heads on pikes.—
Daniel Immerwahr,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Disable my adblockerContinue without disabling Contact support|We're using DeVaux’s dream was realized in large part due to jockey Jose Ortiz, who defeated his own brother — who was on top of Renegade — for the win.—
Rohan Nadkarni,
NBC news,
3 May 2026
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At the same time, there have been tremendous advancements in the types of pediatric care available.—
Suzanne King,
Kansas City Star,
2 May 2026
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Buffett said Abel has done a tremendous job so far, and Cook helped Berkshire's initial $35 billion investment in Apple grow to be worth $185 billion today.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 May 2026
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After Marcus’s ground ball, everybody took great at-bats.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
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Cherry blossoms great guests at the front foyer.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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The huge blaze was finally extinguished Thursday, the local governor said, though another drone attack hit the town’s sea terminal Friday, sparking a fire.—
Yuliya Talmazan,
NBC news,
1 May 2026
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Even with fatigue and that huge European tie looming, Forest could get something.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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The big man, who won the 2016 NBA Championship as a member of the Cleveland Cavaliers, previously had his younger sibling under a guardianship, according to TMZ.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
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The one big missing piece was seeing her team finally capture an elusive state championship.—
Buddy Collings,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Considerable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/considerable. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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